Barbara Zelop
Licensed Therapist, MA, LPC
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NOCD Therapy is challenging, but it gets results. I will work within your value system and give you a lot of support and encouragement. I will become your cheerleader. You are stronger than OCD. You're more courageous than you think. Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is the most effective treatment I've encountered as a therapist. With slow, steady, gradual exposure to cognitive distortions, you can gain confidence that you are not your thoughts. Beyond OCD, I've been trained in habit reversal training (HRT), which treats excoriation and other body-focused behaviors, and tics.
NOCD Therapy is challenging, but it gets results. I will work within your value system and give you a lot of support and encouragement. I will become your cheerleader. You are stronger than OCD. You're more courageous than you think. Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is the most effective treatment I've encountered as a therapist. With slow, steady, gradual exposure to cognitive distortions, you can gain confidence that you are not your thoughts. Beyond OCD, I've been trained in habit reversal training (HRT), which treats excoriation and other body-focused behaviors, and tics.
Location
Licensed in Connecticut, New Jersey, Virginia
About
Clinical Expertise
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Phobias, Skin picking, Hair pulling, Nail biting, Tics
LGBTQ+ affirming
Cultural competencies
Agnosticism, Atheism, Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism
Education
Caldwell University
Insurance
Plans accepted by Barbara
Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Ascension SmartHealth, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont, Cigna, ClaimDOC, Claritev (MultiPlan) PHCS, Curative, Forest County Potawatomi, GEHA, Horizon BCBS, Imagine Health, Independence Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Medical Mutual, Meritain Health, Partners Direct Health, UHC Student Services, UMR, UMR - The Alliance, United Health Care Student Services, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Shared Services,
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Why our members love working with Barbara
E.M.
Good experienceI've been seeing Barbara Zelop for at least a couple years now and it's one of the best decisions i've made for my health. When we met I was full of darkness, fear and anger, and Barbara helped me get my life back through ERP and NER. Her use of creativity in session and it's importance in recovery is something for which I'm incredibly grateful. (NOCD's Creativity group is the bees knees too).
S.S.
Good experienceBarbara is a great therapist. She is compassionate and kind. She encourages me to face things that are very uncomfortable and I am making alot of progress and learning skills that are helping me to recover.
S.S.
Good experienceBarbara is easy to talk to ! She's also good at finding exposures that are appropriate for a specific theme. I highly recommend her!
S.S.
Good experienceBarbara is compassionate and respectful of my values. I can tell that she genuinely cares about me and it's only my third session. The way she explains things is very helpful and encou
M.G.
Good experienceBarbara knows her stuff - she is able to listen and build confidence without providing reassurance to OCD. Through our 2 years together my OCD has reduced by 71% (according to forms) and while I am not cured, I feel the pride and strength of being a “OCD conqueror” through our time together. I’ve learned skills to support my mental health, understood how OCD works and what it is, and how to channel the benefits of ERP. If you are looking to learn and grow, Barbara is a wonderful therapist.
M.K.
Good experienceBefore I met, Barbara, I was completely struggling in all aspects of my life. OCD had completely put me at Rockbottom and I was feeling very hopeless. After beginning therapy with Barbara, she helped me to understand what OCD was and how to treat it properly. Throughout my sessions with her she was very encouraging, insightful, and completely helped me gain my life back from OCD. To this day, I still use the skills she taught me and it has completely changed my life. I completely feel that without Barbara and the help of NOCD I would still be struggling severely. Barbara has been the best therapist I have ever had the pleasure of working with and I would recommend her every time.
C.B.
Good experienceTherapy with Barbara has made a wonderful impact on my life.
M.L.
Good experienceBarbara was beyond helpful and insightful. I am very thankful for this experience
M.C.
Good experienceGoing to NC in sept & oct so will need an nc therapist who does hoatrding therapy. Please call me
R.L.
Good experienceWonderful! Thanks very much for your time.
L.S.
Good experienceI did my first exposure today and learned I can do hard things!
S.A.
Good experienceGood advice
L.S.
Good experienceBarbara made me feel so validated and understood!
M.G.
Good experienceBarbara is amazing
R.B.
Good experienceVery nice and I felt like I could open up and be myself with her! Wish I would have taken this step years ago!
Y.X.
Good experienceReally nice experience! My therapist is knowledgeable and patient
G.K.
Good experienceAlways great!! Thanks
C.B.
Good experienceHer guidance through ERP has been so important to me.
H.M.
Good experienceA great final session with Barbara. Full of joy and optimism.
J.W.
Good experienceBarbara is a truly remarkable therapist. Her kindness and compassion shine through in every appointment. I finally feel like I’m heard by someone else. Her breadth of knowledge is also astounding, and she has so many great pieces of advice and knows of so many resources people can utilize. I’m truly happy we crossed paths.
M.H.
Good experienceI am sure all the NOCD therapists are great, but I think Barbara is the best. She is helping me deconstruct and question everything I have been conditioned to think and helping me build a life based on what I value.
E.K.
Good experienceI tried NOCD with B for a few weeks back several months ago, we had five sessions and had not yet done any ERP exposures. We only started building the hierarchy, which was incorrect and did not have the correct obsessions listed. I recently started with a different therapist outside of NOCD. I had an intake appt with an intern, one appointment with the therapist. I have my second appt with the therapist today, and we will be building the hierarchy. This feels more properly oriented.
M.F.
Good experienceI’m excited that I have hope of getting better!
J.P.
Good experienceWONDERFUL WONDERFUL WONDERFUL. Such a warm and caring person. Barbara has helped me to get my life back! I don’t know what I would’ve done without her. 100000000% recommend Barbara to anybody who is struggling. Thank you so much.
anonymous
Good experienceToday was particularly hard for me. I feel hopeful after my NOCD session.
anonymous
Good experienceAbsolutely wonderful
anonymous
Good experienceWonderful in every way. Thank you.
anonymous
Good experienceI learned so much in my session with Barbara today -more than I have with other therapists in the past. I’m feeling hopeful for the future and excited for my next session!
anonymous
Good experienceMy first session was great! I am looking forward to my next session and I feel hopeful that my OCD symptoms will improve with continued treatment.
anonymous
Good experienceBarbara is the best therapist. Even though ERP is very challenging, it’s clear that she knows what she is doing and has my back throughout the process.
anonymous
Good experienceAbsolutely brilliant session again. Barbara is so knowledgeable and extremely easy to talk to.
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